When is the best time to go to Chingola

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Chingola, Zambia. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Chingola weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Chingola are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Chingola January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 306mm 5.1hrs 13.5hrs

The weather in January in Chingola is characteristically warm, humid and very wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Chingola for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the summer in Chingola and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Chingola with around 306mm 12.1 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 23 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.1 hours of sunshine per day.

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February

Chingola February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 257mm 5.3hrs 13.2hrs

February in Chingola is generally very wet with the temperature being warm.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Chingola for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

February is in the summer in Chingola and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Chingola with around 257mm 10.1 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 20 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Chingola weather in February »

March

Chingola March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 191mm 6.3hrs 12.9hrs

The weather in March in Chingola is characteristically warm, humid and wet.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Chingola for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

March is in the fall / autumn in Chingola and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 16°C (60°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Chingola with around 191mm 7.5 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 18 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Chingola weather in March »

April

Chingola April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 64mm 8.5hrs 12.6hrs

Chingola's weather in April is typically warm, humid and reasonably dry in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Chingola.

April is in the fall / autumn in Chingola and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 27°C (81°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Chingola with around 64mm 2.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Chingola weather in April »

May

Chingola May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 6mm 9.5hrs 12.3hrs

May is a very dry month in Chingola and the temperature is generally mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Chingola, with some very good weather at this time of year.

May is in the fall / autumn in Chingola and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Chingola with around 6mm 0.3 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Chingola weather in May »

June

Chingola June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 1mm 10hrs 13.5hrs

June is a very dry month in Chingola and the temperature is generally mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Chingola, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

June is in the winter in Chingola and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 25°C (77°F), whilst at night 4°C (40°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Chingola with around 1mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10 hours of sunshine per day.

Chingola weather in June »

July

Chingola July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
23°C 1mm 10.3hrs 13.2hrs

July in Chingola is generally very dry with the temperature being mild.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Chingola, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

July is in the winter in Chingola and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 25°C (78°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Chingola with around 1mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Chingola weather in July »

August

Chingola August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 1mm 10.5hrs 12.9hrs

The weather in August in Chingola is characteristically mild and very dry.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Chingola, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.

August is in the winter in Chingola and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 6°C (44°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Chingola with around 1mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Chingola weather in August »

September

Chingola September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 3mm 10.1hrs 12.6hrs

Chingola's weather in September is typically warm and very dry in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Chingola, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

September is in the spring in Chingola and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 10°C (50°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Chingola with around 3mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Chingola weather in September »

October

Chingola October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
28°C 30mm 9.2hrs 12.3hrs

October is a dry month in Chingola and the temperature is generally warm.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Chingola.

October is in the spring in Chingola and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 31°C (88°F), whilst at night 14°C (56°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Chingola with around 30mm 1.2 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Chingola weather in October »

November

Chingola November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 151mm 7.1hrs 13.5hrs

November in Chingola is generally wet with the temperature being warm.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Chingola for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

November is in the spring in Chingola and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 16°C (60°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Chingola with around 151mm 5.9 inches of rain making it a wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 15 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Chingola weather in November »

December

Chingola December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
24°C 294mm 5.1hrs 13.2hrs

December in Chingola is generally very wet with the temperature being warm.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Chingola for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the summer in Chingola and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a muggy 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 16°C (61°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Chingola with around 294mm 11.6 inches of rain making it a very wet time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 23 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Chingola weather in December »

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Chingola weather stats

Chingola weather statistics
Hottest month: October 30.9°C 87.6°F
Driest month: July 1mm 0ins
Sunniest month: July 10.3hrs
Coldest month: July 24.7°C 76.5°F
Wettest month: January 306mm 12ins
Warmest sea: March 28.7°C 83.7°F
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